SchoolScoresTwynham Primary School
Free school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of TWYNHAM LEARNING
Marsh Lane, Christchurch, BH23 2NH
01202 026065 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 30 April 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 18 December 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
39 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Christchurch comparisons use the 5 of its 12 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 7 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Christchurch | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Christchurch. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Christchurch. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Christchurch. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 92% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 29 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Christchurch. Higher than 82% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 87% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Christchurch. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 93% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 18%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Christchurch figures pool parents at the Christchurch schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
33 pupils in this year group.
82% — 19 points above the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, and 20 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 82% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 18% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 85% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 94% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 28 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 39 |
| Of those, offered a place | 27 (69%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 118 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.6 · 2026: 1.4
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Admissions dates and schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.3% | 20.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.0% | 13.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 19.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Lower than 84% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Lower than 81% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Lower than 16% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.0 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 9th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Lower than 29% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 3rd highest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Higher than 71% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.4 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 1st highest of 12 state primary schools in Christchurch. Higher than 85% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.2 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 8th highest of 11 state primary schools in Christchurch. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 13.6%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Christchurch Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2014, before conversion)
- Christchurch Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burton CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Priory CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stourfield Infant School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Stourfield Junior School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Somerford Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mudeford Community Infants' School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Katharine's CofE Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Twynham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Twynham Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 30 April 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 18 December 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Twynham Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 20 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Twynham Primary School?
92% of the 39 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Twynham Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Twynham Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 39 families put Twynham Primary School as their first choice for 28 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 27 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142671.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.